Hot Spiced Cider

Cider—that delicious apple drink—is the perfect autumn beverage, so it should be a part of your Halloween menu planning. It is also the perfect way to warm up a chilly afternoon or evening, or the best drink you can imagine after you have finished trick-or-treating. With only six ingredients—including the garnishes—this cider is incredibly easy to make. To offset cider’s delicious, tart flavor, some molasses stirred in gives this cider a sweet kick. Once you are ready to settle down, and to let a cup of Hot Spiced Cider heat you up, garnish yours with lemon wedges, cinnamon, or whole cloves.

Photo: Tina Cornett; Styling: Mary Lyn Hill Jenkins

Halloween Party Appetizers and Finger Food

These easy Halloween party appetizers and drink recipes will be the haunting hit of your party.

We’ve taken all the fear of out of hosting a gracious Halloween party. In fact, we’ve come up with Halloween party appetizers and Halloween finger foods that are so easy you’ll have your guests spooked into thinking that you worked all day in the kitchen on creative Halloween-themed foods. With our easy Halloween finger foods, you’ll have plenty of time to spend on your Halloween costumes and the Halloween party. From spooky Halloween desserts to savory snacks, these Halloween appetizers and Halloween finger foods are just the thing for Halloween party pick-up food. If you’re in a pinch, these Halloween party appetizers could be given as party favors for kids or to charming trick-or-treaters!